The match is planned for 4:30 PM GMT as City aim to welcome Bournemouth in Manchester.
"I hope we can be happy when the game concludes," commented Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Key Remarks from the City Star
On the importance of the fixture: "This is crucial. We are playing a top team currently they are in second place. I'm optimistic we can be pleased after the final whistle."
Speaking about the difficulty Bournemouth pose: "We know how they play, how intense and physical they are. They run so much and make every game so hard."
Speaking about today as the initial of a trio of home fixtures back-to-back: "Beginning with a three points in this round would be fantastic. We have three vital challenges before the international break and I hope we achieve the hat-trick of victories. We must concentrate on today and afterwards we will look at the upcoming fixtures."
